What Is Hyaluronic Acid (HA)?

Hyaluronic acid is a substance produced in the body. It is mainly used in skincare for its plumping properties. It helps maintain the moisture in the skin. A single drop of HA can help the skin hold up to 6 liters of water which is excellent for your skin hydrated.

Facial Fillers And How Long They Will Settle

Facial Fillers or injectable dermal fillers are a type of aesthetic treatment in Dubai. It is made of a gel-like substance injected into the skin. It smooths wrinkles and reduces fine lines, shape or contour, and volume to the face. Dermal Fillers are an outpatient procedure that uses cosmetic products made of naturally occurring substances in the skin. An example of these substances is hyaluronic acid and collagen. Facial fillers are used with numbing medication. It can cause little to mild discomfort, mild bruising on the treated areas, and swelling for up to a week. It may take a few days to settle, or several weeks to a few months to see the final result. The effect is not permanent and will typically stay for a few months. Before undergoing filler injections, you know that every filler is unique and designed for a specific facial area. Each serves the purpose of correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, enhancing the shape or contouring, lifting the cheeks and jawline, and replenishing facial volume lost due to illness or aging.

Types Of Facial Fillers

Here’s a list of the most common types of facial fillers: Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a naturally produced substance in the body, this substance can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water and is the most common filler in removing fine lines and wrinkles as well as rehydrate and add volume to the skin. Examples of this type of filler are from brands like Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero. They tend to settle just a few days after treatment, with noticeable results within a week or two. Collagen Fillers: Collagen injections are a type of injection to supplement the skin’s natural collagen. It helps smoothen and reduce facial lines and scars and restores the contour and skin’s support structure. This type of facial filler treatment builds over time and can take several weeks or even months to see the full effect. Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers: This filler contains Calcium Hydroxylapatite, a similar mineral found in the body. A type frequently used to add volume and shape to the face. Radiesse has calcium hydroxylapatite for contouring the jawline, adding volume to the cheeks, and removing deep wrinkles and skin folds. The result can also last a few months to one year, depending on the area and procedure. Poly-L-Lactic Acid Fillers: This filler stimulates collagen production and helps in restoring facial volume, improve skin texture, and reduce wrinkles. An example of facial filler that uses this synthetic material is Sculptra. Visible results gradually appear over time, and the injections will often have to repeat three times after several weeks to achieve desired results.

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